Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 21,185, Thomas Evans, Mass. Mass. Sea Service Privateer

SERVICE
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Evans, Thomas.
S. 21. 185
Mass Sea Service
Privateer.
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15780
Massachusetts
Thomas Evans
of Spf Co in the State of Massachusetts who was a Private in the Company command by Captain Evans of the Regt commanded by Col. Wash in the Mass. Sea Service line for 7 mos.  Privateer .
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of May 1831 and sent to Newburyport
Arrears to the 14th of March 1831 $46.66 Semestral allowance ending Sept 11.66
$58.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
1 by W. L. Wilkins Cle Vol. 2 Page 21
116 Smith March 11, 1832
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Thames Estuary
15091

Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832.
State of Massachusetts: County of Essex, ss.
On this eleventh day of September A.D. 1832, personally appeared in open Court before me, Thomas Evans, a resident of Newburyport, in the county of Essex in the State of Massachusetts, aged seventy one years, and upwards, first duly known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
Then he related the services of the United States, under the following named Officers, and since as herein stated.
He first enlisted at Salisbury in the company commanded by Captain Jonathan Evans in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Johnson Massachusetts Militia in the month of August 1777 and served in said company as a private soldier faithfully the full term of four months and was mustered out at Whitehall in the month of December following.
He then enlisted at Newbury in the company commanded by Captain Thomas Knight in the Regiment commanded by Colonel White Massachusetts Militia and served therein at Westport more than three months; enlisted as well as he now remains in July 1780 and was discharged at said place in the month of October following.
He then entered as a Seaman on board the private armed Ship Pallas, commanded by Captain James Johnson, mounting fourteen carriage guns, and served on board said Ship more than six months; said Ship was owned by Individuals but was commissioned to the Government of the United States.
He then entered as a Seaman on board the private armed Schooner Friendship, commanded by Captain Briggs Smith, mounting six double bitted four pound carriage guns, and manned with about 20 men, and served on board said Schooner about the full term of three months, in the year 1780, entered to the best of his present remembrance in May or June and returned in August or September, said Schooner was afterwards captured as a Prize of War.
He was born in Salisbury in 1761. His age is recorded in his Bible and in town books. He was living in Salisbury when first called into service. He entered the service as a volunteer in each case. Afterward lived in Newbury. Jonathan Evans was captain Samuel Johnson colonel. Ralph Cross lieut. colonel. He never received a written discharge. Jeremiah Nelson, Thomas M. Clark and Abraham Wheelwright know him. That he now resides in Newburyport aforesaid and has resided there more than seven years previous to which he resided in
The foregoing being true to the best of his knowledge, information and belief, he hereby requests every claim whatever to a pension, or annuity, except the present, and declares his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any State.
Given to me, and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Thomas Evans
D. H. White Judge of Probate

We Daniel Dancer a Clergyman, residing in Newburyport aforesaid and W m B. Banister Esquire, a magistrate, residing in Newburyport aforesaid, do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Thomas Burns, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: that we believe him to be seventy one years of age, and upward: that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and we concur in this opinion.
Subscribed and sworn to by me
W m o O'Neil Justice of the Peace
Daniel Dancer
W m B. Banister
And the said Court hereby declares its opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Loyal American Soldier, and deserved (as he states) — And the Court further certifies that the Rev d Daniel Dancer P.D. who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman, resident in said Newburyport, and that the said William B. Banister Esq r who has also signed the same is a Magistrate resident in said Newburyport (and is a credible person) and that their statement is entitled to Credit.
E. D. White Judge of Probate
I Nathaniel Lord June, Register of the Court of Probate for the county of Essex aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Thomas Burns for a pension — also that William O'Neil and Edward Dorr Esq r are Justices of the peace for the said County of Essex — and that their respective signatures to each of the Affidavits annexed are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand (and seal of Office this Eleventh day of September A.D. 1832.
Nath l Lord Jr.

Thomas Evans Map
Paul 7 Months
15091
W Woarts
Newburyport Mass

BRIEF in the case of Col. of Essex.
Thomas Evans in the State of Mass (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 70  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Aug. In 1794 enlisted 4 Private Gen. Cap Evans Col Anderson   17980 " 3 " Cap McNeill Col Wade   entered 1798 on board the private service 5 armed Brig Sergeant Salles. Cap Johnson   entered 1799 Schooner Friendship 3 a letter of Mar 1800 Seaman Cap Wigg Casworth  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Salisbury Mass  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Made honorary & Living Witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
George Payson
Examining Clerk.

O. W. & N. Division.
P. S. Can
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
August 14, 1895.
Sir:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- Thomas Evans --- 8.2/1885 a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT LENGTH OF SERVICE RANK OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 1777 4 mos. Pvt. Jonathan Evans Johnson Mass.   1778 5 mos. Seaman James Johnson Brig "Pallas"   1779 3 mos. Seaman Wigginsworth Schooner "Friendship"   July 1780 3 mos. Pvt. Thomas Michill Wade Mass.  
Battles engaged in,
None mentioned.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Salisbury, Mass.
Date of application for pension, September 11, 1832.
Residence at date of application, Newburyport, Mass.
Age at date of application, Born in Salisbury, Mass., in 1761.
Remarks:
Very respectfully,
Dr. A. W. Blunt, 323 - 5th Ave., Clinton, Iowa.
Commissioner.

August Third. 1894
Dear Sir -
Permit me to acknowledge with many thanks, your answer to my communication of July 15 th . in regard to Thomas Evans a soldier, in the Revolutionary War, and will you pardon me if I call your attention to one error, in the sake of being Historically correct.
The Town in which said Evans was born, was Salisbury, Mass. instead of Salisbury, Conn. - again thanking you for your prompt reply.
To Mr. Lockhart Dept. of Interior Washington D.C.
Yrs Respectfully (Yrs) F. J. Thayer 66 Trinity Terrace Boston Mass.

W.H.M. 21/25 P. Mr. William Lockhart
Dear Sir,
Will you please send me the pension record of Thomas Evans,
Revolutionary soldier from Salisbury N.H. or Mass.
Mrs. John E. Blanch 1570 Liberty Ave. Frankton, Illinois.

A. W. BLUNT, M. D.
OFFICE AND RESIDENCE, 323 Fifth Avenue.
21185 I no other
Clinton, Iowa Aug 7 1895-
Wm Lochren Esq Dear Sir.
I wrote you some time since in regard to evidence concerning an ancestor, and received reply that no such name could be found. On further inquiry I find that I was misin- formed as to the first name and as I now have, I am sure, the correct one would ask you to look it up and furnish me the proper evidence. I wish to join the organization known as Sons of the Revolution and the person to be found is one Thomas Evans of Salisbury N.H. What ever expense is involved I will promptly meet. Yours A. W. Blunt.

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Dear Sir -
Thomas Evans was a Revolutionary Pensioner - born probably in Salisbury, but lived in adjoining town of Newburyport, Massachusetts, many years, where he received his pension. If such name appears on your Roll, will you kindly give me information as to Company, and Regiment, in which said Thomas Evans served and oblige
Yrs Respectfully, (Mrs) F. J. Thayer Boston
To Commission of Pensions. 66 Trinity Terrace Mass

21185 INVALID.
File No. 24183-
Physical Exam
Ph. Rev. No. 17
Act: Conne 7. 39
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 122
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Dear Friend, I have the honor to inform you that I have been admitted to the Bar at the Inner Temple, Barrister at Law. I am, Sir, your obedient Servant, W. E. C.

I Samuel True of Salisbury, in the county of R. 10
I Joshua Sargent of Amesbury in the county Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged seventy three years do hereby testify and
I Moses Collins, of Salisbury, in the county of Essex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged seventy five years, do hereby testify and declare, that I am well acquainted with Thomas Evans, of Newburyport, in said county, and do know that said Thomas Evans was a private soldier, and that he served in the army of the United States, in the war of the revolution, in the company commanded by Captain Jonathan Evans, and in the regiment commanded by Colonel John Dole, Massachusetts Militia, and that he served as such in said company, the full term of four months, at Saratoga in the year 1777 - I was a private in the same company, and served the same term of time with him - we were discharged at White Plains - Newburyport July 14th 1832.
Moses Collins
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Essex ss. Town of Newburyport July 14th 1832. Then personally came Moses Collins above named, who is personally well known to me, and on oath declared in due form of law, that the above written affidavit by him subscribed in my presence is true, I do also certify that the said Moses Collins is believed by me to be a credible witness. W. D. Dole Justice of the Peace

I Samuel True of Salisbury, in the county of S al 10
I Joshua Sargent of Amesbury in the county Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged seventy three years do hereby testify and
I Abraham Dodge of Newburyport, in the county of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged sixty nine years and upwards, do hereby testify and say, that I am well acquainted with Thomas Evans of said Newburyport and I do know that said Thomas Evans was a private in the Company commanded by Thomas Nightingale in the Regiment commanded by Col d Wade, and served there in such in the year 1780. at least four Three months I was in Col d Wade's Regiment at times at the same time & place Abraham Dodge Newburyport Aug t 9 th 1832.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss. I certify that March 9 th 1832. Then Abraham Dodge above named who is personally known to me personally came and made oath in due form of Law to the truth of the above entitled matter to him subscribed in my presence. - I do also Certify that the said Abraham Dodge is believed by me to be a cred ble witness.
William Weston of the Pen

I Samuel True of Salisbury, in the county of S.P. 10
I Joshua Sargent of Amesbury in the county Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged seventy three years on O. the testify and
I Paul Adams, of Newton, in the county of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged seventy four years, and upward, do solemnly affirm that I am well acquainted with Thomas Evans, a Newtonian, in said county of Essex, and do know that said Thomas Evans was a seaman on board the private armed Letter of Marque Friendship commanded by Edward H. Glover Esq., the same who had served as Colonel in the American Army, said Schuyler mounted six double fortified four pound carriage guns, besides swivels and small arms, and manned with about forty men - said Evans was a seaman on board said Schuyler, on her cruise in 1779 or 1780 or thereabouts. I well remember that on said cruise we fell in with an English armed ship, but she afterwards escaped in the evening. I served on board the same Schuyler the same cruise.  Newton June July 18th 1832  Paul Adams
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss. Newton June July 18th 1832. Then Paul Adams above named who is well known to me personally came, and made determined affirmation in due form of Law, to the truth of the above written deposition by him subscribed in my presence - I do also certify that said Paul Adams is believed by me to be a credible witness.
W. O. D. Judge of Probate

I Samuel True of Salisbury, in the county of S al isbury 10
I Joshua Sargent of Amesbury in the county Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged seventy three years do hereby testify and
I Silas Parker of Newburyport, in the county of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged Eighty three years and upwards, do hereby testify and declare, that I am well acquainted with Thomas Evans of said Newburyport, and do know that the said Thomas Evans was a seaman on board the private armed Ship Pallas, commanded by Captain James Saltonstall and that he served on board her as such, in the war of the revolution, on a cruise against the enemy more than five months, in the year 1778. Said Captain Saltonstall on board the same Ship, on the same cruise, in which we made several captures - said Ship was owned by individuals but commanded by the Government of the United States. -
Newburyport June 29 1832
Silas Parker
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss. Newburyport June 29th 1832. Then Silas Parker above named who is personally known to me, personally came and made oath in due form of Law, to the truth of the above written deposition to him submitted in my presence. - Silas Parker Subj. that the said Silas Parker is believed by me to be a credible witness.
W. H. Austin of the Pines

I Samuel True of Salisbury, in the county of ... 10.
I Joshua Sargent of Amesbury in the county Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged seventy three years do hereby testify and
I Daniel Adams, of Newbury, in the county of Essex, an Commonwealth of Massachusetts age seventy one years, and upwards, do hereby testify and declare, that I am well acquainted with Thomas Dyer, of Newburyport in said county, and do know that the said Thomas Dyer was a private in the company commanded by Captain Simon Dyer, in the regiment commanded by Colonel Washburn, Massachusetts Militia, and that he served therein, as such in the war of the revolution, in the year 1789, three months: - I think from July to last of October of that year, at New Point: I was a private in the same company, and served there at the same time.
Newburyport August 3. 1832.
Daniel Adams
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss. Newburyport August 3. 1832. Then Daniel Adams above named who being personally known to me, personally came and made solemn affirmation in due form of law, to the truth of the above written deposition, and this is all that he subscribed in my presence. Also I certify that said Daniel Adams is believed by me to be a credible witness.
W. H. C. ... Justice of the Peace

I Samuel True of Salisbury, in the county of Su... 10.
I Joshua Sargent of Amesbury in the county Essex and Common- wealth of Massachusetts aged seventy three years, on Oath testify and declare that I am well acquainted with Thomas Evans of Newburyport
I Joseph Tappan of Newbury, in the county of Essex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged seventy three years and upwards, on oath do testify and declare, that I am well acquainted with Thomas Evans, of Newburyport, in said county, and have known him for many years; he served his apprenticeship in the neighborhood in which I have always resided. At that time, said Evans, was engaged in board a private armed vessel, commissioned as a letter of marque and commanded by Edward Haysman, and was in a cruise in her several months, of the revolutionary war, and to the breaking of the peace between - Great Britain in the year 1779: but am unable to say how long he served.
Newburyport August 1 st 1802
Joseph Tappan
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss. Newburyport, August 1 st 1802 Then Joseph Tappan, above named, who is personally known to me personally came, and made oath in due form of law, to the truth of the above written deposition to him subscribed in my presence. — I do also certify, that the said Joseph Tappan is believed to be a credible witness.
William D. Southwick Notary Public

I Samuel True of Salisbury, in the county of S... 10.
I Joshua Sargent of Amesbury in the county Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged seventy three years, on Oath testify and declare that I am well acquainted with Thomas Evans of Newburyport in said county; And I do know that said Thomas Evans did enlist in Captain Jonathan Evans' Company; Colonel Johnson's Regiment, of the Revolutionary Army, in the month of August in the year 1777, for the term of four months; I do know that said Thomas and myself did march in said company to Bennington; thence to Pollet; thence to Ticonderoga; thence to Stillwater, where we joined the main Army; thence followed the retreating Army of the British, Commanded by General Burgaine, to Saratoga; where said British Army surrendered to General Gates; thence we marched to White Plains where we completed the four months service and were there discharged in the month of December of the year 1777; and I do know that said Thomas Evans did serve faithfully during the full term of four months. Joshua Sargent
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Essex, ss. town of Amesbury, July 31. 1832, Then personally appeared Joshua Sargent above named, who is personally well known to me, and on Oath declared in due form of Law, that the above written affidavit by him subscribed in my presence is true: I do also certify that the said Joshua Sargent is a credible witness.
Edward Dorr, Jus Pai et Quorum.

I Samuel True of Salisbury, in the county of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged sixty six years, on Oath testify and declare, that I am well acquainted with Thomas Evans of Newburyport in said county. That he made my father's house his home during his minority, my father having been his mother's brother: and his father and mother having both died, when he, the said Thomas, was very young. And I do know that said Thomas did, in the time of the Revolutionary War, go into the service of our country, both by sea and land.
And I do very well remember, that in the spring of the year 1778 that the said Thomas did engage on board the privateer, called the Pallas, commanded by Captain Johnson, fitted out at Newburyport, and I believe, mounting sixteen guns; and I well remember that said Thomas did sail in said privateer; and that he did return to Newburyport, in said privateer, in the month of October following.
Samuel True
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Essex, ss. Town of Salisbury, July 31, 1832. Then the above named Samuel personally appeared, who is personally well known to me, and on Oath declared in due form of Law, that the above written affidavit, by him subscribed in my presence, is true.
And I also certify that said Samuel True is a credible witness.
Edward Dorr, Jus Paix et Jurum.

Boston March 2. 1852
Sir,
The children of Thomas Evans, a Revolutionary Pensioner apply to me to obtain for them the amount of pension which was due their mother since the death of their father -
He died in 1834 about one year after his pension had been granted - leaving a widow who died in 1837. She did not receive & I believe did not apply for a pension -
If her children are entitled please send me such forms & instructions as to proceeding as are required by your Office
to oblige you obedient Servant
Eliza Smith
Honorable
Saml. E. Bracket Commr of Pen Washington